Volleyball celebrates 35th anniversary of first match in Field HouseBadgers highlight 35 great moments in UW Field House history on twitter

1977 volleyball action in UW Fieldhouse

Sept. 26, 2012

MADISON, Wis. -- The UW Athletic department celebrates the 35th anniversary of the first Wisconsin volleyball match to be played in the UW Field House on Oct. 28 when the Badgers take on Northwestern at 1 p.m. This match will be 35 years to the day of the first match, which took place on Oct. 28, 1977.

Fans can get involved by following Twitter using the hashtag #FieldHouseVB35. At 3:50 p.m. CT each day leading up to the Oct. 28 match, 35 different historical Wisconsin volleyball moments will be tweeted. Fans are encouraged to follow along to learn more about Wisconsin volleyball history.

For instance, did you know on Oct. 28-29, Wisconsin hosted the 1977 Big Ten Championship in the Field House. The Badgers defeated Michigan 2-0 in their first match and went on to finish second to Ohio State in the tournament despite a power outage which pushed back the completion of the tournament for a few hours.

Or prior to 1977, UW would host home matches in the Natatorium, bringing in bleachers and folding chairs for spectators. The Badgers actually returned to the Natatorium after the 1977 championship, but would come back to the Field House in 1980 for two tournaments. The Field House became UW's permanent home in 1986.

A special ticket offer will be made available for the Oct. 28 match. Fans can purchase two general admission tickets for only $3.50! Be sure to secure your seats for this unique milestone match.

Fans should follow twitter for additional 35th anniversary promotions announced as the milestone match approaches.